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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1942

Page

4

Subscriptions and notices for The News Freder 1942

The News Freder 1942 lists subscription rates: 1 copy 3 cents, monthly 50 cents, three months 1.25, yearly 5.00. It is a member of the Audit Bureau of Circulations and Associated Press, with standard republication rights and correction policy. The paper is entered as second-class matter in Freder y Maryland and is dated Wednesday May 20, 1942.

Court St. Frederik Ee Tm Audit Bureau of Circulations Associated Press Focal News Perein Fredery

Hitler Drives On Oil To Hit Russian Fronts

Nazi offensive on the southern Russian front shifts from defense to offense, targeting Sevastopol and the Crimea’s oil fields. The move aims to cut Moscow’s fuel supply and bolster Hitler’s capacity against the Allies while Russia fortifies Sevastopol and other lines.

Moscow Crimean Peninsula Caucausus Sevastopol Crimea Hitler Russia United Nations

Bold daylight submarine strikes near Florida coast

German submarine commanders show audacity along the Atlantic coast as they sink two freighters in daylight near Florida and two more in the Saint Lawrence River. American coastal lanes are drawn farther in, but losses persist while convoy ops and Pacific fleet needs limit Atlantic patrol strength.

Atlantic Florida Saint Lawrence River Canada Atlantic Sea Frontier Command North Atlantic Pacific

Strength For Today by Earl L Douglass D D

A devotional note on waiting for God while the disciples await the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. It discusses balancing work and repose, citing Jesus before the crucifixion and Paul in Europe. The piece emphasizes patience and readiness, quoting Disraeli on wise inactivity and urging believers to prepare their souls for divine speaking.

Jerusalem Lfe Paul Europe Disraeli Babson

X Club of special privilege in Washington debate

Washington May 20. A proposed “X” club would symbolize privilege in distributing public funds and enacting laws. The piece lists ten examples across government groups from Congress to the War Labor Board, arguing for equal rights and critiquing selective treatment in policy and taxation.

Washington David Lawrence X” Club Congress

Fifty Years Ago Local Items From The Columns Of The News

May 20 1892 item notes a boat trip on the Monocacy where Crum capsized the craft. Mehrling could not swim and Riddlemoser aided him to shore. Walkersville elects William H Creeger as bailiff. Frog catcher Ben Bell delivers 18 dozen frogs to J K Shepperd. A fast mail strike injures William H Stull’s cow at Mechanicstown, requiring its killing. Edward Perkins of the Frederick Riflemen injures top of his right foot at the armory drill. City Opera House hosts a large audience for the Merchants carnival opening under Mrs A L Eader and the MoCA auxiliary at the event.

Chas. Mehrling Frank Crum Chas Riddlemoser Monocacy Crum Mehrling William WH. Creeger Walkersville Ben Bell Creagerstown J. K. Shepperd William H. Stull Mechanicstown Edward Perkins Frederick Riflemen Armory City Opera House Last Noths

Burglary at Mon Rov ia Branch Falters as Safe Not Entered

Twenty years ago report notes burglars entered the Mon Rov ia branch of Central Trust after midnight but failed to access the safe or private lock boxes. The column also covers local political talk on street repairs and mayoral candidacy, plus Frederick’s Blue Ridge League standings with Reggie Rawlings hitting two homers in a 6-5 loss to Martinsburg.

Monrovia Central Trust Company Steet Liosd Culler Democratic Cil Gilmer Schley Elmer F. Munshower Frederick Martinsburg Reggie Rawlings Blue Sox King Blethen

Do Writers Resent Thank You Notes In Public Praise

New York column muses on gratitude from writers to hosts like Frank Case of the Algonquin. George Tucker recalls Barrymore praising Case and the host’s modest response, noting critics' praise rarely sways a writer's judgment yet can still matter socially. Also cites Case’s own books and a reviewer anecdote. More than nine billion cigarettes are smoked each month in the United States.

George Tucker New York Frank Case the Algonquin Algonquin John Barrymore Jam Tilly Judith Anderson Barrymore Case Frank Tme United States

War Invasion Timings and Allied Forces in Europe

The piece analyzes how a powerful Anglo American Canadian force builds in the British Isles, signaling invasion jitters for Hitler. It notes earlier Crete disasters, transport progress to Britain, and that second front timing hinges on Russian progress and air power, with Keech and Kharkov as preliminary eastern battles.

British Isles Hitler England France Crete Britain Europe Isle Northern Ireland London Churchill Russia Germany Keech Kharkov

Welfare costs in April show decline in Maryland

Maryland welfare costs for April totaled 68 324 dollars, down 27 324 from March, the largest month to month drop in a year. The report notes general public assistance costs 144 146 less than April 1941, with old age disbursements about 6 000 lower than a year ago.

Baltimore Maryland State Department of Public Welfare Department

J. F. Naylor Named As State Forester

Joseph F. Kaylor appointed Maryland State Forester for Rockville by State Employment Commissioner Col. Harry C. Jones. Former Indiana assistant forester and US Forest Service veteran, Kaylor will not start until June. deputy to be Karl E. Pfeiffer. The post pays 4800 dollars annually.

Baltimore Joseph F. Kaylor Rockville Maryland Harry C. Jones Baylor Indiana U. S. Forest Service Washington Karl E. Pfeiffer Kaylor Fred W. Besley Kay Pennsylvania State Forest School Tennessee Valley Authority US Forest Service Post

Pythian Sisters Meet at Maat City Temple No 14

The Pythian Sisters held a regular meeting at Maat City Temple No 14 with a Mothers Day program. The event featured singing including America, readings by Master Ronnie Gaming and Miss Frances Putmar, piano solo by Miss Thelma Culler, and refreshments. Mrs Jennie Smith of Lonaconing to entertain June 1. Past Grand Chief Mrs J Elizabeth Snipley chairs.

Pythian Sisters Maat City Temple No. 14 Pru Pythian Castle America Reading Ronnie Gaming Frances Putmar Thelma Culler Mollie Zimmerman Ronnie Garling Susie Ramsburg Jennie Smith Lonaconing J Elzabeth Snipley

Song of the Victory Fleet Lifts Maritime Day Spirit

Edson notes National Maritime Day celebrations and the Victory Fleet song by Leonard Whitcup as morale boosters for a vast shipbuilding push. Inland plants from Kokomo to Denver assemble lifeboats to turbines, with 1.0 million workers timing parts for 90 day ship completions and 2 ships daily planned for commissioning.

Victory Fleet Leonard Whitcup Kokomo Matey Great Lakes Maritime Commission Russia Red Sea Australia Ind Denver Plainfield Conn Schenectady N. Y Tidewater America Ries U.S. Maritime Commission Europe

Mind Your Manners Quiz Answers

The article asks five etiquette questions about cost, responsibility, refunds, cancellations, and invitations. It provides Yes or No guidance: know costs up front, avoid blaming repair personnel, acknowledge good service, pay for missed meals, attend accepted invitations, and consider writing to a soldier unless obstructed.

Court News Property Deeded and Marriages Listed

Court actions show property deeds transfers totaling $57 in county. Licenses issued for Harry Nicodemus and Elaine Severir in Brunswick and Louis Seiss and Goldie Landis in Thurmont Route 3. Equity case J Marshall Miller seeks trust jurisdiction. Anna Brooks sues Clyde Brooks for absolute divorce. Charles Tregoning vs Ridgeway Tregoning also files for divorce.

Harry B. Nicodemus Brunswick Elaine J. Severir Tacoma Wash Louis G. Seiss Goldie May Landis Thurmont J. Marshall Miller Kate W. B House Anna R. Brooks Clyde W. Brooks Charles Samuel Tregoning Asylee Ridgeway Tregoning

Ode to a Stalwart Typewriter

A short tribute by N A Lufburrow extols a aging typewriter for faithful service. The author celebrates its tireless output and broad range of topics addressed to many readers, urging the machine to continue operating.

Luf N. A. Lufburrow

Today in History and Birthdays Across Years

A compilation of historical anniversaries and notable birthdays from 1750 to 1950. Includes Stephen Garard Dolly Madison Antoinette Blackwell Potter Palmer Albert Pope Emile Berliner Mother Alphonsa Columbus Lindbergh Earhart and others with birth and death dates.

Stephen Garard Philadelphia France Dolly Payne Madison Guilford Co N.C Antoinette L. B. Blackwell Monroe Co N. C Potter Palmer Chicago Albany Co Albert A. Pope Boston D.ed Emile Berliner Germany Washington, D. C Alphonsa Rose Hawthorne Lathrop Nathaniel Lenox Mass Christopher Columbus Spain Mecklenburg Maine Massachusetts Tangier Newport News New York London

Controversy and Judgment: Judges to Weigh Righteousness and Wickedness

A Biblical verse from Deuteronomy calls judges to justify the righteous and condemn the wicked when disputes arise. A Miltonic image follows of heavenly glory and archangels announcing a dread tribunal.

Milton

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